Bhilu

Bhilu is a village located in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 49km away from district headquarter Dera Gopipur. Dera Gopipur is the sub-district headquarter of Bhilu village. As per 2009 stats, Bhatti Bohan is the gram panchayat of Bhilu village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhilu unique in its vibrant Dera Gopipur-Kangra region. You’ll see Bhilu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhilu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhilu is 010374. The village spans a total geographical area of 40.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176028. Dera Gopipur is nearest town to Bhilu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhilu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhilu

Population of Bhilu

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilu has a total population of about 80, with approximately 37 males and 43 females. The sex ratio is around 1162 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 86.25%, with male literacy at about 81.08% and female literacy near 90.70%. There are around 22 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhilu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhilu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhilu. As per the 2011 stats, Bhilu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhilu

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhilu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhilu.

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